Reviews of 7 Pines Cabins and RV Park

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1

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Jul 2011 -
$35.00

The management was not very friendly nor understanding. The park is not big rig friendly even though they say it is. They had to use a pole to raise a telephone line in order for me to get in and there is not very much room to maneuver around for big rigs. They told me once I got there that the only place my 40' Class A would fit was an overflow spot with water and elect. only @ $35 a night. If they would have told me that when I made the reservations I would have made other arrangements. When I questioned them on this they told me to leave immediately and not to come back. Believe me I will not return and do not recommend anyone to stay there. In order to go to town, closest of which is 13 miles, Estes Park, is over a very narrow and winding mountain road. 13 miles 30 to 45 minutes. - Ken H

Reviews of Stage Stop RV Campground

Rating:

5

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May 2013 -
$45.00

We were looking for a "non Estes Park" spot. We had read positive "posts" prior to selecting this spot. Here's what you need to think of when selecting a campsite in this area of Colorado. 1. Do you want to be away from the hustle and bustle of the city? If so, this might be your selection. It is VERY rustic. When viewing the campground's website, we were given the impression that a restaurant, beer garden, dog run and other amenities were present. That is NOT the case. The owner, while incredibly friendly, has this real estate all up for sale. Hence, the restaurant is not open...neither is the beer garden. We have 2 dogs...and were very dissatisfied with the lack of area in which to walk them. I'm not sure where a "dog run" is located...per prior reviews. Since the owner has this all up for sale, the lots were overgrown and the picnic tables were in terrible disrepair. The "live" music that is provided on Saturday night, is not worth the 45 bucks a nite...but, again...Colorado tries to make up...in the summer months...what it loses in the long winter months...with their tourism. So, one really finds themselves choosing between two "evils". Cell service was non-existent...the campground does provide DSL service, which is lethargic to say the least. Free ice was a plus...and the wonderful sounds of the river side site...were relaxing and pleasant. In the end, we were glad that we were NOT in Estes Park for our stay...but, had to "swallow" some of the missing intended perks for the 45 bucks a nite. - hootch

Aug 2012 -
$45.00

We went here because of the last review and he's right, it is a beautiful RV park. Every single site is on the river and they all have shade, but plenty of easy room to get in and out of all the spots and we drive a 45 foot motorhome. The website is way out of date. There is no restaurant, there is no store. The park manager is truly awesome. He makes this place. Super nice guy, on top of everything and has made big improvements. Grass everywhere on the sites, each site has a picnic table, electric, water (with great pressure), and sewer. (The website says W/E only, but they all have sewer now.) Some sites are set for motorhomes to be head in (so your door is near the river), and some are set for trailers or to be backed in. (But there tend to be sewer hookups on both sides, so you can do it any way you want.) Live music on Saturday nights (who weren't bad). The bathroom and shower is lock controlled and was very clean. No tents, RV's only. The only minus is that some of the spots are very close to your neighbor. The park manager works hard to put small rigs next to bigger rigs so it feels bigger, but some spots are just close even though there are little fence's dividing you from your neighbor. But you tend to congregate at the river end of your site, not at the side of your rig like most campgrounds. There are two 50 amp spots and the rest are 30 amp. The park has free Wi-Fi, each site has a satellite TV with hookup and you can rent a decoder if you need one and cell phones don't work anywhere in the canyon between Loveland and Estes Park, but there is a pay phone on site. Very pet friendly campground and there is a nice off leash dog run on the other side of the river (across a foot bridge) and you can hike up the side of the mountain if you want. The dog run even has a trash bin with waste snoopers already there. That's the level of detail here. Not a lot for kids to do except play/fish the river, hiking and a large flat grassy area to play in. Estes Park is about 15 minutes away and Loveland is about 20 minutes. The town post office is on the property. About 1/2 the spots are big rig capable. We would camp here again. - BrianH

Aug 2012 -
$35.00

Great little CG, 10 miles from Estes and the Nat'l Park. Good utilities, nice spots on the river, though some are a little tight, super friendly/helpful manager, beautiful location, live music on Sat. nights, nice dog run area. It's a beautiful drive on the canyon road going into Estes or Longmont. We had limited cell service using our cell signal booster (Wilson Electronics), but it was good enough. There's no TV and satellite is somewhat limited. Being on the river is really nice. - afletch